Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

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This simple root beer pulled pork recipe is a big hit with my family of picky eaters. For a spicy kick, mix 1 part Frank's RedHot Buffalo sauce and 1 part of your favorite mustard-based BBQ sauce. You can use a pork loin instead of pork shoulder, if desired. Combine with your favorite BBQ sauce and enjoy.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast

  • 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt, or to taste

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer

  • 1 (4 fluid ounce) bottle liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste

  • 4 cloves garlic

Directions

  1. Place pork roast in a slow cooker, rub with salt, and pour root beer, liquid smoke, and garlic over the top.

  2. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove pork to a bowl. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer; discard liquid or save for another use (see Editor's Notes). Add garlic cloves back to pork. Shred pork using two forks. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Editor's Notes:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of cooking liquid. The actual amount of cooking liquid consumed will vary.

To store leftover pulled pork, add a little of the reserved cooking liquid and store in the refrigerator. Reheat in cooking liquid to keep pork from drying out.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

345 Calories
28g Fat
4g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 1211mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 267mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.